MARIANNE ROBB & DAVE RICH
TALK DESCRIPTION
REAL ENCOUNTERS: WHERE LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETS THE UNKNOWN
Marianne Robb and Dave Rich, retired Arizona police officers with a combined 59 years of law enforcement experience take center stage to shed light on a fascinating and lesser-known aspect of their profession: investigating Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), the paranormal and cryptids. With impressive collective experience, they offer unique insights into the challenges that have historically hindered UAP & paranormal investigations within law enforcement circles.
Drawing from their own first-hand encounters and conversations with fellow officers, the duo courageously explores the enigmatic world of unexplained sightings (UAP’s, the paranormal, cryptids) whether seen in the sky or on land. They also reveal a stunning truth – amidst the responsibilities of protecting the public, some of these dedicated law enforcement officers and first responders have witnessed perplexing phenomena and chose to remain silent about their experiences, Why?
Their captivating presentation seeks to answer that question while also treating the audience to some of the most intriguing UFO/UAP, Paranormal and Cryptid cases these brave professionals and their colleagues have encountered.
Get ready to explore the uncharted territories: “WHERE LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETS THE UNKNOWN”, uncovering secrets that will leave you astonished.
BIO
Marianne Robb is a retired police officer with 34 years of experience in Arizona law enforcement. Her career included roles as a patrol officer, a detective specializing in arson, property crimes, and narcotics, and a crime prevention officer.
In 2015, Marianne joined the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON Arizona chapter). She spent seven years as a field investigator and as an instructor with MUFON, teaching investigators how to apply law enforcement methods—such as evidence collection and advanced interview techniques—to UFO cases. She has taught at MUFON symposiums and the annual MUFON boot camp held in Arizona. She is a vocal advocate for collaboration among researchers, government agencies, and investigators to uncover the truth about unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Together with fellow retired officer Dave Rich, she co-founded UAP-PD, an organization focused on bridging the gap between law enforcement and UFO/UAP, paranormal, and cryptid investigations. UAP-PD aims to destigmatize UFO/UAP, paranormal, and cryptid sightings and provide resources and a "safe zone" for law enforcement officers and first responders to handle and share their encounters without the fear of being ridiculed or risking their careers.
Dave Rich is a retired police officer with 25 years of service in Arizona law enforcement. During his career, he worked in various roles, including patrol, gang investigation, homicide, sex crimes, and narcotics. In addition to his law enforcement background, he has been active in UFO investigations as a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON Arizona chapter). Dave was also an instructor for MUFON, teaching advanced interview techniques and evidence collection at their boot camps and symposiums.
Dave co-founded UAP-PD with Marianne Robb to focus on UAP/UFO, paranormal, and cryptid investigations. UAP-PD works to provide resources and training for law enforcement and first responders in handling UFO, paranormal, and cryptid-related cases, aiming to remove the stigma and bring professionalism to such investigations.
UAP-PD Appearances
Radio:
- Coast to Coast with George Knapp
- Coast to Coast with George Noory
- KJZZ Radio Phoenix, AZ
- The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show
Podcast:
- What's Up MUFON (On KGRA)
- United MUFON (w/ Teri Lynge-Kehl)
- Roswell Daily Record (Roswell, NM w/ Toby Martinez)
- All Things Unexplained (w/ Dr. Tim Mounce)
- Coffee & UFOs (w/ Alan B. Smith)
- Official MUFON Podcast (w/ Richard Beckwith)
- National Police Association (w/ Betsy Brantner Smith)
- UFO Podcast (w/ Martin Willis)
- Ground Zero (w/ Clyde Lewis)
- Curious Realm (w/ Chris Jordan)
- Uncensored Radio/TV (w/ Mike Vara)
- California Haunts Radio (w/ Charlotte Kosa)
- Spaced Out Radio (w/ Dave Scott)
- The Thin Line Podcast
- First Responders Playbook Podcast
- Dead Air Podcast
- KoitCast Podcast
- Pocatello Paranormal Research Podcast
- Total Disclosure Podcast w/ Tyler Roberts
- Courtroom Insider w/ Nate Eaton
- UAP Studies Podcast w/ Jason Guillemette
- Explaining the Unexplained w/ Mercedes Benedict & Bishop Dr. Joshua Sparks (x2)
- Calling All Beings
- The Bruce Collins Show
Conference:
- International MUFON Symposium
- Ghosts of Globe Paracon
- California UFO Con
- Contact in the Desert
Printed Media:
- Roswell Daily Record
- East Valley Tribune (Covers Scottsdale, Queen Creek, and Mesa)
- East Idaho News
- The Epoch Times
TV News Stations:
- Channel 3: 3TV AZ Family (Phoenix, AZ)
- Channel 10: FOX 10 (Phoenix, AZ)
- Channel 12: 12NEWS (Phoenix, AZ)
- Channel 15 News (Phoenix, AZ)
- Channel 5 News (Phoenix, AZ)
- Channel 13: KOLD (Tucson, AZ)
Stage Presentations:
- Phoenix MUFON (AZ)
- Tucson MUFON (x3) (AZ)
- Sedona MUFON (AZ)
- Philadelphia PA MUFON (Zoom)
- Minnesota MUFON (Zoom)
- RVML Center in Oregon (Zoom)
- The Phoenix Lights Event (AZ)
- Paradise Valley Community College (AZ)
- Mohave Community College (AZ)
- Pine Bush UFO Festival (NY)
- Superstition Mountain Museum Paranormal Festival (Apache Junction, AZ)
- Oracle Paranormal Festival (Oracle, AZ)
Television:
- As of January 10, 2026, we are in talks with the production company Truly Original for a television series.